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I decided to test out some .357 hydro shock ammo over Thanksgiving on a un-carved pumpkin and discovered that my SP101 w/ fixed sights was shooting way left. Roughly 1.5 feet left. This was with 4 types of ammo and 3 different shooters. In talking with some of the more knowledgeable gun folks in my daily life and one suggested looking for crown damage. Well I discovered a gouge in the crown of the barrel. So I believe I need to get it re-crowned. Does anyone have an idea of roughly what that costs? I would rather get it fixed and not pawn it off on some poor sap. Plus I like the gun. Also, anyone in the Portland/Vancouver area have recommendations for a reputable gunsmith?
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I pull barrels and run them in the lathe to crown. I charge 50-75.00 plus freight. A handgun has to be shipped over night which would be cost prohibitive so I would suggest, (a) Find someone local who can do it right, or (b) find someone who can pull the barrel and ship just that to your gunsmith of choice.
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Anyway you can post a pic or two. I can't imagine a wonky crown throwing shots by 1.5 feet at pistol ranges.
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I'll try to get pictures tonight. Range was about 15 yards to obtain the 1.5 feet of error.
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and its the 2.25 inch barrel. It was dead on last time I shot it.
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depends on how bad it is. If not too bad, just get a brass buttonhead screw and drill and dress it yourself.
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I'll add (c) to Malm's excellent recommendations: Send'r back to Ruger. Maybe even ask for a longer barrel, if you'd prefer one.
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Doesn't even have to be a gunsmith. Heck, any good machinist can chuck a barrel in a lathe and re-crown it. 'Taint rocket science. I do all my own crowning in my lathe, successfully, and I'm not a "gunsmith" nor have I had a lot of formal training.
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I had a sako couldnt throw a good group with any ammo. Had it recrowned shoots sub.5inch with most ammo.Take it to a good gunsmith 50 bucks should do the job.
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Anyone know of a good gunsmith in the Portland area?
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